世界各国首都标志性建筑介绍worldsbest10ci.pptx

1. Florence, Italy: This city is a gallery of world-class art and architecture. A curators dream, the top sights include Michelangelos David, Botticellis Birth of Venus and Brunelleschis Duomo. The town itself is a masterpiece: Its bridges, buildings, streets, towers and sidewalks were painstakingly constructed by stonecutters. With its warm trattorias, upscale shops and small luxury hotels, the city is a Tuscan treasure.第一页，共10页。2. Buenos Aires, Argentina: The countrys capital exudes an air of the exotic, smoky and mysterious that is embodied by its tango salons and sophisticated caf life. Now recovering from a period of economic crisis, the city has been called the Paris of South America for its neoclassical buildings on tree-lined boulevards. The Museo del Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires (MALBA), created by young Argentinean architects in 2001, is a symbol of the citys modernity.第二页，共10页。3. Bangkok, Thailand: The yin-yang relationship between the old and the new is ever present in Thailands capital city. Its 10 million residents strive to preserve the past (the Grand Palace) and expand for the future (with high-end shopping and luxury hotel developments that are among the best in Asia). The authenticity of the citys centuries-old culture can be discovered in its narrow alleyways, away from the grinding traffic, where visitors can find silk and handicrafts by local artisans.第三页，共10页。4. Rome, Italy: Once you see the Colosseum, venture to the Via Veneto, visit the Vatican and marinate in the history, art and architecture of the capital, indulge in Romes la dolce vita. After the sunset casts its colorful glow on the Eternal City, romance fills the night air (take an after-dinner stroll with a loved one to Trevi Fountain or hang out at a surprising hot spot, the Pantheon).第四页，共10页。5. Sydney, Australia: The 2000 Summer Olympics introduced Sydney to much of the world, but it has long been Australias capital for sun and sand. In addition, the citys artistic side is defined by landmarks such as the Sydney Opera House, Sydney Cove and Sydney Harbour Bridge. An international beacon of the good life, this Southern Hemisphere city pulses with a thriving arts scene, fine restaurants and world-class hotels. 第五页，共10页。6. New York City: Millions of visitors come to Gotham City for an array of reasons.Those who love the arts canwatch Broadway stars, glimpse masterpieces at the Met or escape with an opera at Lincoln Center. Foodies may choose from countless menus and mingle with the culinary artistsfrom mom-and-pop deli owners to star restaurant chefs. Famous Manhattan buildings are also worth seeing firsthand: Stand amid the throngs of sightseers below Times Squares neon billboards or peer down at the Monopoly-game like cityscape from atop the Empire State Building.第六页，共10页。7. Udaipur, India: Passage to Udaipur admits one to the “City of Sunrise.” This destinationrenowned for its temples and utter serenityis known as Indias most romantic city. With 16th-century architecture and timeless beauty, sample itineraries of tranquility might include a cruise on the calming waters of Pichola Lake or an afternoon meandering through fortresses and palaces.第七页，共10页。8. Istanbul, Turkey: Straddling Europe and Asia, Istanbul is a city that represents a crossroads of civilizations. The city that connects continents also embraces its differences most tangibly at the labyrinthine Grand Bazaar. Just as complex and monumental are Istanbuls sights, all constructs of 2,500 years of civilization. A visit to Topkapi Palace of the Ottoman dynasty and the Hippodrome built by the Romans should top your historical itinerary.第八页，共10页。9. San Francisco: The City by the Bays Victorian neighborhoods and charming streetcars are just some of its historic attractions. Its modern-day delights include attending a tasting at one of the trend-setting restaurants or browsing contemporary art at the De Young Museum. The city is a living postcard, with backdrops such as the majestic Golden Gate Bridge and colorful, bustling Chinatown. But what brings back many visitors is its laid-back vibe, visible in its lively caf and bar scene. 第九页，共10页。10. Cape Town, South Africa: Long hailed as an up-and-coming tourist destination, Cape Town continually wins “best of” awards. A mixture of European influences and African ancestry, this town celebrates the lands many bounties with restaurants that pair entres with cabernet sauvignon from the surrounding wine country. Activities may include escaping to a safari at a game refuge, strolling through the lush Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, taking a ride on the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway or playing in the surf off Cape Point.第十页，共10页。